Distance From Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Guanacaste Airport, JPA - LIR Distance

The distance from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 3690 miles or 5938 kilometers or 3204 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from João Pessoa ( Brazil ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between João Pessoa and Liberia takes around 8 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, João Pessoa, Brazil to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 8 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JPA - LIR

Kilometers		5938 km
Statute Miles		3690 miles
Nautical Miles		3204 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 28 minutes

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - JPA to LIR Flight Path

Location of Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view João Pessoa to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between João Pessoa, Brazil and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between João Pessoa, Brazil and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JPA - LIR

Time difference between João Pessoa (Brazil) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 3 Hours.
Liberia time is 3 Hours behind João Pessoa.

Location	Local Time
João Pessoa (Brazil)	2026-07-27, 12:24:33 -03
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-07-27, 09:24:33 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA / SBJP) João Pessoa, Brazil

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica